Lxqt Wayland May 2026

: Users can now map a compositor shortcut to lxqt-qdbus openmenu to trigger the main menu in Wayland.

: Components like PCManFM-Qt (desktop icons) and the LXQt Panel have been rewritten or updated to use the layer-shell-qt protocol to correctly handle window positioning and reserved screen space. Key Features & Recent Improvements (LXQt 2.4.0) lxqt wayland

: LXQt supports multiple Wayland compositors, with KWin_wayland being the most feature-complete. Other supported options include Labwc , Wayfire , and Niri . : Users can now map a compositor shortcut

: X11 and Wayland session configurations are now separated, allowing for distinct setups based on the environment. lxqt wayland

Recent updates have solidified the core infrastructure needed for a stable Wayland session:

: Improved visibility and consistency of desktop items across multi-monitor setups.